Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes

If one mistreats citizens of foreign countries, one infringes upon one's duty toward one's own subjects; for thus one exposes themto the law of retribution.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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• If one mistreats citizens of foreign countries, one infringes upon one's duty toward one's own subjects; for thus one exposes themto the law of retribution.

  

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Law
  • Citizens
  • Subjects